Apni Sabji – Apna Phal’ Scheme to Be Launched Soon in Haryana - Dev Kumar Sharma

51st Annual General Meeting of the Corporation held in Panchkula

Chandigarh, Dec 10 - The Haryana Seeds Development Corporation will soon launch the ‘Apni Sabji – Apna Phal’ scheme in the state. This ambitious initiative will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Sh Nayab Saini.

A decision to this effect was taken during the 51st Annual General Meeting of the Haryana Seeds Development Corporation, held in Panchkula under the chairmanship of Corporation Chairman Dev Kumar Sharma. The meeting was attended by Managing Director Raj Narayan Kaushik, Directors Manoj Babli, Dara Singh, Nanu Ram Yadav from NSC, the Company Secretary, and other officials. A warm welcome was extended to the large number of shareholder farmers present at the meeting.

Under the ‘Apni Sabji – Apna Phal’ scheme, even those without agricultural land or sufficient space will be able to grow fresh, nutritious vegetables and fruits for their families. Citizens will have the opportunity to cultivate seasonal produce in pots or on their rooftops.

As part of the scheme, the Haryana Seeds Development Corporation will provide high-quality seeds and offer guidance on cultivating vegetables and fruits without the use of pesticides. This initiative aims to increase greenery across households and promote healthier food habits, contributing to the overall well-being and prosperity of families.

During the meeting, Chairman Dev Kumar Sharma highlighted that Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi is continually working towards increasing farmers’ income. In line with his vision, all 24 crops in Haryana are being procured at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). He added that the Corporation is providing farmers with superior-quality seeds to enhance crop yields, raise income levels and improve their standard of living.

He further said that the meeting also deliberated on adopting additional strategies to boost farmers’ incomes. The Corporation will study successful models and best practices from other states to implement effective measures in Haryana. It was also decided to increase the number of seed sales centers to ensure farmers have easy access to quality seeds and other essential materials. After listening to the concerns of farmers, most issues were resolved on the spot.

The meeting concluded with participants appreciating Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini for introducing farmer-friendly policies. All members expressed their gratitude to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for ensuring MSP-based procurement of all crops across the state.

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Haryana Government Notifies Special Provision for Contractual Jobs to 1984 Riot-Affected Families

Amendment allows compassionate contractual employment to Haryana victims irrespective of place of incident

Chandigarh, December 10 - The Haryana Government has notified amendments to the Deployment of Contractual Persons Policy, 2022, providing compassionate deployment to families of persons from Haryana who were killed during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. A notification in this regard has been issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi.

Under the amended provisions, notwithstanding the existing definition of “family” under relevant government rules, one unanimously identified current family member of a person killed in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots—whether the incident occurred in Haryana or outside the state—shall be eligible for deployment or engagement through the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited (HKRNL). Such deployment shall be made against a suitable job role under Level-I, Level-II or Level-III, strictly as per the educational qualifications and eligibility criteria prescribed by HKRN.

The notification further provides that if, in future, the job role in the department where such a contractual employee is deployed gets filled, the employee shall be considered for adjustment in any other department from which a demand (indent) for similar job roles has been received. This adjustment will be carried out by HKRNL in consultation with the concerned departments. In case no such demand is available, HKRNL shall adjust the employee within its own establishments against a suitable job role.

The amendment has been issued in partial modification of earlier notifications dated June 30, 2022, October 26, 2023, and May 13, 2025, and aims to further strengthen the compassionate framework of the policy.

All Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Managing Directors/Chief Administrators/CEOs of Boards, Corporations and Public Undertakings, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Sub-Divisional Officers (Civil), Universities and other concerned authorities have been directed to take necessary action and ensure strict compliance with the amended policy in letter and spirit.

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Haryana Government Orders Statewide Fire Safety Audits of Nightclubs, Bars and Pubs

Chandigarh, December 10 - Haryana Government has ordered immediate fire safety audits of nightclubs, bars, pubs and other entertainment venues with dance floors across the state, following concerns over fire safety lapses in such establishments. The directions have been issued by Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management, Dr. Sumita Misra, with the objective of preventing any fire-related mishaps and ensuring public safety.

Taking note of the lessons emerging from the Goa incident, Dr. Misra stressed the need for heightened vigilance and strict enforcement of safety regulations in Haryana. All Deputy Commissioners have been directed to immediately undertake comprehensive fire safety audits of nightclubs, bars, pubs and similar establishments that host large public gatherings. The audits are to be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the National Building Code, 2016 and the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022. Officials have been given a seven-day deadline to complete the audits and submit their reports.

The inspections will focus on verifying the availability and proper functioning of emergency exit doors, adequacy of fire-fighting arrangements, validity of licenses and permissions, and overall adherence to prescribed fire and life safety norms. Dr. Misra has made it clear that any violations or deficiencies found during these audits must be addressed without delay and will invite strict action as per law.

Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to submit detailed reports of the audits, along with information on action taken or proposed to be taken, within seven days. The exercise, according to the Financial Commissioner, is aimed at strengthening the state’s fire safety preparedness and ensuring that public places in Haryana do not become vulnerable to avoidable and tragic incidents.

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Haryana Government directs updating of Family Income details of HKRNL Employees on Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Portal

Chandigarh, December 10 - The Haryana Government has directed all departments, boards, corporations and public undertakings to ensure timely updating of annual family income details on the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Portal by contractual employees deployed through Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited (HKRNL).

In a letter issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, it is stated that the directions are in continuation of the Deployment of Contractual Persons Policy, 2022, under which it is mandatory for Nigam to ensure that complete and updated PPP details of individuals engaged for manpower deployment are maintained. Non-updation of family income details has led to discrepancies in service records and has been causing avoidable delays in processing administrative matters.

The letter states that the government has taken serious note of the fact that a significant number of individuals who joined various departments between August 17, 2019 and December 31, 2021 have not updated their PPP details, particularly their family income status. This has been observed despite regular wage disbursement through HKRNL.

The State Government has now instructed that all concerned contractual employees must update their family income details on the PPP Portal without any delay. The responsibility has also been assigned to departments, boards and corporations to duly verify compliance at their level.

All Administrative Secretaries have been requested to issue necessary instructions to heads of departments, boards and corporations under their administrative control to ensure that PPP records, especially family income status of contractual employees deployed through HKRNL, are updated within 20 days from the date of issuance of the communication.

The Government has emphasized strict compliance with these instructions to ensure accuracy of records and smooth administrative functioning across all departments.

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Urban Development Projects in Haryana to Gain Momentum

CM Nayab Singh Saini Releases Rs 1,700 Crore from EDC Fund to HSVP and Metropolitan Development Authorities

Key Urban Infrastructure Projects Including Roads, Water Supply, Sewerage, and Transport Connectivity to Accelerate

Chandigarh, December 10 — Haryana Government has released Rs 1,700 crore to the HSVP and various Metropolitan Development Authorities to strengthen urban development and accelerate infrastructure improvements in the state’s major urban areas.

Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the Haryana Government is committed to providing world-class urban infrastructure to its citizens, with urban development being a high priority. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana was also present on the occasion.

The Chief Minister said that in the Budget Speech for the financial year 2025-26, an allocation of Rs 3,000 crore from the EDC Fund was announced for the HSVP and the Metropolitan Development Authorities of Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Panchkula, and Hisar for external development works. He added that the Town and Country Planning Department has made significant progress in effectively utilizing this fund.

Nayab Singh Saini stated that Rs 1,500 crore had already been released to various Metropolitan Development Authorities from the EDC Fund during the current financial year. In addition, Rs 1,700 crore has been released today for development works in various urban estates, including Rs 700 crore to HSVP, Rs 700 crore to the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority, Rs 170 crore to the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority, Rs 30 crore to the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority, Rs 80 crore to the Sonipat Metropolitan Development Authority, and Rs 20 crore to the Hisar Metropolitan Development Authority.

Referring to the achievements of the financial year 2024-25, the Chief Minister said that the department had released Rs 2,188 crore to the state’s Metropolitan Development Authorities for development works in various urban estates.

Financial Commissioner and ACS Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary of Town and Country Planning Department AK Singh, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Cooperation Department Vijendra Kumar, Special Secretary of Revenue and Disaster Management Department Prabhjot Singh, Director of Agriculture Department Rajnarayan Kaushik, Director of Town and Country Planning Department Amit Khatri, Deputy Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Yash Pal, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department Parth Gupta, Additional Director (Administration) Varsha Khangwal, Media Secretary to the Chief Minister Praveen Attrey were also present.

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Chief Minister Releases Rs 116 Crore Compensation to 53,821 Farmers for Crop Loss Caused by Heavy Rains

Congress Played a Cruel Joke on Farmers, Giving Cheques of Just Rs 2-5 as Compensation – Nayab Singh Saini

In the Last 11 Years, Haryana Government Has Provided Rs 15,448 Crore to Farmers for Crop Loss and Under the PMFBY – Chief Minister

Rs 358.62 Crore Released to Millet Farmers Under the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana

Chandigarh, December 10 – Providing substantial relief to the farmers of Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today released a total compensation of Rs 116.15 crore to 53,821 farmers for crop losses caused by heavy rains in August-September. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana was also present on the occasion.

Addressing a press conference here, the Chief Minister stated that the compensation released today includes Rs 35.29 crore for millet, Rs 27.43 crore for cotton, Rs 22.91 crore for paddy, and Rs 14.10 crore for guar. The disbursement has begun immediately, and the entire amount will be credited to the accounts of beneficiary farmers within the next week.

He explained that the heavy rains in August-September last year had caused flooding in several districts, and he personally visited the affected areas to assess the situation. The e-Kshatipurti portal, which was opened on September 15, invited farmers to submit details of crop damage to facilitate timely compensation.

The Chief Minister said that three districts suffered the most significant losses: Charkhi Dadri received Rs 23.55 crore, Hisar Rs 17.82 crore, and Bhiwani Rs 12.15 crore. He also mentioned that earlier, the government had already released Rs 4.72 crore to compensate for livestock losses, house damage, and other essential items affected by the floods.

He further stated that a total of 5,29,199 farmers had registered 31 lakh acres of land on the e-Kshatipurti portal for natural disaster-related crop losses during the 2025 Kharif season. After verification, damage was confirmed on 1,20,380 acres belonging to 53,821 farmers.

Government Stands with Farmers in Every Situation

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that the Haryana government stands shoulder to shoulder with farmers and ensures compensation for any losses they incur. In line with this commitment, the government has been providing timely compensation to farmers for crop loss over the past 11 years. Under the PMFBY, an amount of Rs 15,448 crore has been disbursed to support farmers in the state.

Congress played cruel joke on farmers, giving them cheques of 2-5 rupees in the name of compensation

Targeting the opposition, Chief Minister stated that the Congress government had played a cruel joke on farmers. During their regime, Patwaris did not conduct proper verification on the ground, resulting in farmers not receiving full compensation. Even those who were compensated were given cheques of just 2 to 5 rupees. Over the 10-year rule of the Congress government, a total of Rs 1,138 crore was released as compensation.

He added that the Congress government failed to pay Rs 269 crore of compensation to farmers. After the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in 2014, the state government ensured that in 2015, this Rs 269 crore from the previous government was transferred directly to farmers’ accounts.

Chief Minister stated that, addressing accountability, six Patwaris were suspended for negligence in verifying crop losses during the 2025 Kharif season. He emphasized that the state government has a clear agenda: it is accountable to every citizen, and strict action will be taken against anyone found negligent or erring in their duties.

Rs 358.62 Crore Released to Millet Farmers under Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that millet was included in the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana during the 2021 Kharif season to ensure fair prices for millet farmers in the state. Keeping farmers’ interests in mind, the purchase of millet for the 2025-26 Kharif season began on September 23, 2025.

He explained that to ensure farmers receive a fair price for their crops, the government decided to provide benefits at the rate of Rs 575 per quintal under the Millet Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana. Under this initiative, an amount of Rs 358.62 crore has been released today to 1,57,000 farmers in the state. Disbursement has begun immediately, and the full amount will be credited to the accounts of beneficiary farmers within the next week.

The Chief Minister further stated that a total of 6,23,000 metric tons of millet was procured this season. So far, farmers have received Rs 927 crore as millet price difference, and with today’s release, the total compensation has reached Rs 1,285.62 crore.

Financial Commissioner and ACS Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary of Town and Country Planning Department AK Singh, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Cooperation Department Vijendra Kumar, Special Secretary of Revenue and Disaster Management Department Prabhjot Singh, Director of Agriculture Department Rajnarayan Kaushik, Director of Town and Country Planning Department Amit Khatri, Deputy Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Yash Pal, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department Parth Gupta, Additional Director (Administration) Varsha Khangwal, Media Secretary to the Chief Minister Praveen Attrey were also present.

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Haryana Government Announces Major Relief for PACS Farmers

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Launches One-Time Settlement Scheme for Overdue PACS Loans

Rs 2,266 Crore Interest Waiver to Benefit 6.81 Lakh Farmers and Poor Laborers

Full Interest Waiver on Principal Deposit; New Loan Available for Next Crop

Chandigarh, December 10 – Providing major relief to farmers associated with the state’s Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS), Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today announced a One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for clearing outstanding overdue loans. The scheme will remain in effect until March 31, 2026.

The Chief Minister made this announcement while addressing a press conference here on Wednesday. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana was also present on the occasion.

He stated that, as Finance Minister, he had proposed a scheme for the settlement of overdue loans owed by farmers to PACS during the 2025-26 Budget Session, and today the government has formally launched this initiative.

Under the scheme, if farmers who have taken loans from PACS deposit the principal amount of their loans into the societies’ accounts, their entire outstanding interest will be waived. This interest waiver amounts to Rs 2,266 crore, benefiting 6,81,182 farmers and poor laborers across the state.

The Chief Minister further informed that the scheme is applicable to all indebted farmers who have taken crop loans or shop loans that became overdue as of September 30, 2024.

Additionally, families of 2.25 lakh deceased farmers will also benefit. If the legal heirs deposit the principal amount, they will receive an interest waiver totaling approximately Rs 900 crore.

He added that after depositing the principal amount under the scheme, farmers will also be eligible to obtain new loans in three installments for their next crop, based on their requirements, starting one month after settlement.

Financial Commissioner and ACS Revenue Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary of Town and Country Planning Department AK Singh, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Cooperation Department Vijendra Kumar, Special Secretary of Revenue and Disaster Management Department Prabhjot Singh, Director of Agriculture Department Rajnarayan Kaushik, Director of Town and Country Planning Department Amit Khatri, Deputy Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Yash Pal, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department Parth Gupta, Additional Director (Administration) Varsha Khanwal, Media Secretary to the Chief Minister Praveen Attrey were also present.

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Chief Minister urged doctors to withdraw their strike and return to duties

The government has accepted almost all of the doctors' demands

Public trust in government healthcare has increased - Chief Minister

Chandigarh, Dec 10 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has urged doctors to immediately withdraw their strike and return to their duties so that the general public does not face any inconvenience.

The Chief Minister was addressing a press conference after releasing compensation to farmers here today.

He stated that the doctors had four major demands, three of which have already been accepted by the government. He informed that the Finance Department issued a notification on August 16, 2024, regarding the creation of a specialized cadre for doctors. Likewise, another notification was issued on October 25, 2024, approving travel allowance for doctors required to work outside hospital premises.

He further stated that the government has halted the direct recruitment of SMOs. He added that systems in other states are being studied and the suspension will remain in place until the final report is received. Their fourth demand, related to changes in the ACP structure, has not been accepted.

The Chief Minister appealed to doctors to refrain from any kind of politics, emphasizing that the government has accepted nearly all of their demands. He said that government hospitals have witnessed continuous improvements, and public trust in government healthcare has increased. He congratulated the doctors for their contribution to this progress.

Responding to a question on the reduced area figures after verification on the e-Kshatipurti portal, the Chief Minister clarified that when the portal was opened, many districts were experiencing continuous rainfall and waterlogging. As the water receded, it became clear that the paddy crop had not suffered actual damage in several areas, even though farmers had reported potential damage on the portal out of initial concern.

On another question related to the suspension of Patwaris due to irregularities found on the e-Kshatipurti portal, the Chief Minister said that compensating farmers for crop loss due to natural calamities is the government’s responsibility, and the state has been fulfilling this obligation consistently. He said that irregularities by Patwaris were detected in certain places, adding that such practices were common during the previous Congress regime, but now there is zero tolerance for any kind of misconduct.

In response to another query, the Chief Minister stated that the government ensured timely and continuous cleaning of drains, which significantly reduced crop loss during the monsoon season.

Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana, Financial Commissioner and ACS Revenue Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary of Town and Country Planning Department AK Singh, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Cooperation Department Vijendra Kumar, Special Secretary of Revenue and Disaster Management Department Prabhjot Singh, Director of Agriculture Department Rajnarayan Kaushik, Director of Town and Country Planning Department Amit Khatri, Deputy Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Yash Pal, Director General of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department Parth Gupta, Additional Director (Administration) Varsha Khanwal, Media Secretary to the Chief Minister Praveen Attrey were also present.

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Statewide Special awareness drive to mark 10 Years of ‘Pragati’ Review Initiative- CM

Checks to curb school Dropout Rates; World-Class International Convention Centre to Come Up in Gurugram- CM

Chandigarh, December 10 — Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that a special awareness campaign will be launched across the state to mark the completion of 10 years of the ‘Pragati’ review initiative. The programme will disseminate comprehensive information to the public about completed projects and social welfare initiatives in the state.

The Chief Minister was chairing a review meeting of the Pragati programme. He said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi had launched the initiative in January 2014 to ensure in-depth monitoring of major departmental projects in addition to social sector schemes.

The Chief Minister said a special inspection drive will be conducted to ensure strict enforcement of the PNDT Act and to address school dropouts in the Education Department. No negligence or laxity will be tolerated, he said, directing that stringent action be taken for violations under the PNDT Act and that the reasons behind dropouts be thoroughly examined and monitored.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the International Convention Centre being constructed by HSVP in Sector 78, Faridabad, will be completed by February 2027. He also directed that a world-class International Convention Centre be built in Gurugram to provide enhanced civic facilities.

The Chief Minister further said that the pace of work on ensuring power and drinking water supply for the upcoming AIIMS in Rewari must be accelerated. Power supply is targeted for completion by September 2026, while the drinking water supply through the Diwana Distributary will be operational by March 2027. As an interim arrangement, a tubewell-based water supply at Pali will start by April 2026. He added that drinking water and infrastructure upgrades in health institutions in Faridabad, Panipat, Yamunanagar, Kaithal, Jind, Bhiwani and Mahendragarh will also be completed soon.

He said metro connectivity from HUDA City Centre to Cyber City, Gurugram, and the Sarai Kale Khan–Bawal Rapid Rail project will commence next year. Similarly, construction of the master drain from Vatika Chowk on Sohna Road to Cloverleaf on NH-48 will be completed by May 2026. Tenders have been floated for a 100-MLD sewage treatment plant at Dhanwapur, Gurugram, which will significantly improve stormwater drainage.

He said that to ensure improved drinking water supply in Faridabad, 12 ranney-well tubewells are being installed, half will be ready by June 2026, and the remaining before the next summer season. He added that the country’s largest logistics hub is being developed at Nangal Chaudhary along the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor, while another logistics hub is under construction in Hisar.

The Chief Minister said the Khetri–Narela and Meerut–Bhiwani transmission lines, as well as the Amritsar–Katra Expressway, have been completed in Haryana. Work to connect the Delhi–Katra Expressway extension with UER–Narela (Delhi) is underway. He further informed that working women’s hostels are being built in Sector 78, Faridabad, and Sector 9, Gurugram. Similar hostels in Panipat, Sonipat and Rewari are also in the pipeline. He directed that the Panchkula working women’s hostel be made operational at the earliest.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department, Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Jails, Criminal Investigation and Administration of Justice Departments, Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education Department, Sh. Vineet Garg, Additional Chief Secretary, Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department, Smt. G. Anupama, Additional Chief Secretary, Town & Country Planning and Urban Estates Department, Sh. A.K. Singh, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Arun Gupta, Commissioner & Secretary, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department, Dr. Amit Agrawal, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. Saket Kumar, Commissioner & Secretary, Excise & Taxation Department, Smt. Ashima Brar, Commissioner & Secretary, Human Resources Department, Sh. P.C. Meena and several other senior officers .

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*Haryana Government Extends Term of Part-II Outsourced Employees Till March 31, 2026*

Chandigarh, December 10 — The Haryana Government has granted a further temporary extension to the contractual engagement of employees appointed under Part-II of the Outsourcing Policy, According to isssued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi , the tenure of Part-II contractual employees, which was earlier extended up to November 30, 2025, has now been further extended from December 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. The extension will remain valid for a total period of four months or until the Security of Service Act, 2024 Portal becomes operational, whichever is earlier